Smart Start Youth & Family Services Inc At Lena Vista Kidcare
AUBURNDALE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address925 Berkley Rd, Auburndale FL, 33823
CountyPOLK
Phone8639655410
Operating details
HoursMon 6:15AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:15AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:15AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:15AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:15AM to 6:00PM
Capacity75
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High10
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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925 Berkley Rd, Auburndale FL, 33823, AUBURNDALE, FL 33823
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/10/2026
- High0
- Medium-High6
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 123/10/2026
12. (12-02)
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the re-inspection, the tiles are still broken and have had clear tape put over them. TA was provided that the tiles will need to be repaired by the due date. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 and 3.2 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 and 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation SACCF Handbook, Section 3.3 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity SACCF Handbook , Section 3.4 SACCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space SACCF Handbook, Section 3.4.2 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.4.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 18. Rest Area SACCF Handbook, Section 3.6 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 19. Restrooms and Bath Facilities SACCF Handbook, Section 3.7 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 20. Operable Phone SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 21. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 22. Food Preparation Area & Food Storage SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 & 3.9.2 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 & 3.9.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 23. Food Safety SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 24. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources SACCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 SACCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 25. Health and Sanitation SACCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Due: 4/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-10. View official inspection document (report 69f1ad2a-7726-4bff-8524-e668d2b92b54)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 121/29/2026
12. (12-02)
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that there are several broken tiles on the wall in the back of the cafeteria that are sharp. TA was provided that the tiles will need to be repaired or replaced by the due date. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 and 3.2 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 and 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation SACCF Handbook, Section 3.3 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity SACCF Handbook , Section 3.4 SACCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 16. Indoor Floor Space SACCF Handbook, Section 3.4.2 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.4.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 2/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-29. View official inspection document (report ed571384-9087-425f-a496-bc14d1a850c4)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 2112/19/2025
21. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (21-05)
The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the fire extinguisher still not tagged or proof of serviced and in the same state as the previous inspections. The school administration advised that they have alerted the district however, they have not been on site. The provider is encouraged to purchase their own fire extinguisher for the program and ensure it is tagged and serviced annually. The program is allowed to have a fire extinguisher per every 75 ft of facility space. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has a fire extinguisher that is tagged and serviced by the due date. FOOD AND NUTRITION 22. Food Preparation Area & Food Storage SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 & 3.9.2 Not Monitored 23. Food Safety SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 24. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources SACCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 25. Health and Sanitation SACCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 Not Monitored 26. Indoor Equipment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Not Monitored 27. Outdoor Equipment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.12 Not Monitored TRAINING 28. Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 Not Monitored 29. Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 30. Communicable Disease Control SACCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored Due: 1/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-19. View official inspection document (report 27a5609e-31a2-4227-bd8b-ba68cb05a40b)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 2111/13/2025
21. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (21-05)
The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the fire extinguishers in the cafeteria where children are present observed with a red 2025 tag, however the blue sticker was last hole punched on of. The provider emailed the Licensing specialist on October 31, 2025 a signed certificate of approval for child care facility endorsed by the fire department dated 10/15/2025. However, a fire inspection was not required for the facility. The fire extinguishers were out of compliance for being serviced. The fire extinguishers now have a red tag that reads 2025, however the tag that is typically hole punched was not present and the provider mentioned that the fire department was on site last month and she remembers him tagging the fire extinguishers and the representative looked at the entire school. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguishers are tagged and serviced by the due date and documentation of the fire extinguishers serviced is available for Licensing to review. FOOD AND NUTRITION 22. Food Preparation Area & Food Storage SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 & 3.9.2 Not Monitored 23. Food Safety SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 24. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources SACCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 25. Health and Sanitation SACCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 Not Monitored 26. Indoor Equipment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Not Monitored 27. Outdoor Equipment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.12 Not Monitored TRAINING Compliance Comments At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the completed In service logs and training certificates for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. Training logs were for training courses completed on 7/1/2024 through 6/30/2025. This brings the provider back into compliance for this standard. Due: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-13. View official inspection document (report 6747e5f3-afd9-4c32-a9d8-72fa24b2298e)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 2110/9/2025
21. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (21-05)
The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the three fire extinguishers in the cafeteria where children are there have not been serviced or tagged. The fire extinguishers were last tagged June 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has fire extinguishers tagged and serviced by the due date. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 11/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-09. View official inspection document (report be5cc569-774f-4486-8ac2-dde0775ade84)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 2810/9/2025
28. Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (28-07)
Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.5, B [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the in service training logs for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental with training completed not recorded on the required log, CF-FSP Form 5268. The specialist observed some trainings completed recored on their in service logs but less than 10 hours. The provider advised that staff have complete additional trainings to exceed 10 hours during July 1, 2024 June 30, 2025 timeframe. TA was provided to ensure that the staff have 10 hours of training completed reflecting on their in service logs by the due date. Due: 11/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-09. View official inspection document (report be5cc569-774f-4486-8ac2-dde0775ade84)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 235/6/2025
23. (23-21)
The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facility's snack menu was posted but read January 2025. The provider advised that she knows she has an older menu posted. The specialist asked the provider to post the current menu up at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the menu is posted at the beginning of each week in an area accessible for parents to view. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-06. View official inspection document (report f2ca0d65-a215-47aa-9363-96f2bd55705e)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$973/month
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About this daycare
- Location: AUBURNDALE, POLK County
- Capacity: 75
- Type: Child Care Facility
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